In a surprising display of solidarity, police officers were seen handing out sachet water to protesters on Thursday. A video shared by the police force on its X handle showed police officers distributing bags of water to the demonstrators. The police captioned the video: “If it’s peaceful, we’re game” – indicating their support for peaceful […] The post Solidarity in action: Police share water to protesters appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Paris Olympics organisers said Sunday they were “really sorry” if any offence was caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony while denying any intention to “disrespect” religion after complaints from French bishops. Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as “scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity” in the parade […] The post “We Are Really, Really Sorry” – Paris 2024 Olympics Organisers Apologise Over Opening Ceremony appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

On Friday, July 26, Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, said that intelligence at the disposal of the Force has revealed that foreign mercenaries are involved in the proposed nationwide protest. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Egbetokun urged all Nigerians to exercise caution and think twice before joining any protest group. READ ALSO: Nigerians Are Planning […] The post Foreign Mercenaries Involved In Planned Protest – IGP Claims appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Ab Isong, an Akwa Ibom pastor, has given an advice to intending couples to make sure they truly want to be together before publicly announcing their engagement.  READ ALSO: Nigerians Are Planning A Nationwide Protest – Adegboruwa Officially Notifies IGP, Requests Police CoverageThe pastor who gave the advice in a Facebook post on Saturday, July 27, said 95% […] The post 95% Of Broken Engagements Are Caused By Premature Publicity On Social Media – Pastor Argues appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

John Mikel Obi, a former Super Eagles captain, has hit out at footballers with African roots who choose to play for European countries. Mikel Obi, speaking on his podcast, insisted that their fatherland should not be a second option. READ ALSO: Nigerians Are Planning A Nationwide Protest – Adegboruwa Officially Notifies IGP, Requests Police CoverageAccording to […] The post Don’t Choose Nigeria At 29 After Waiting All-along For England Or France – Mikel Obi To Players With African Roots appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has vehemently rejected the plan by a group of Nigerians to extend the planned nationwide protests to Lagos State. One of the key organizers of the protest, Omoyele Sowore on his verified Facebook page on Sunday revealed where the protesters would convene. READ ALSO: Nigerians Are Planning […] The post “To Alausa? Oga E No Go Work Again O” – Joe Igbokwe Reacts As Sowore Reveals Protest Venue, Time appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, the ace Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Wande Coal, has claimed that he pioneered the new sound of Nigerian music. He also claimed that he inspired the new wave of Afrobeats artistes that are currently trending globally. READ ALSO: No Made In Nigeria Suit Should Be Sold For N4.3m – Noble Igwe […] The post I Pioneered New Sound Of Nigerian Music – Wande Coal Claims appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Kamala Harris‘s election campaign said on Sunday it has raised $200 million and signed up 170,000 new volunteers in the week since she became the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, as Republicans continued to hammer Harris over her work as vice president. President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid on Sunday last week and endorsed Harris […] The post US Election: Kamala Harris Raises $200 million In A Week appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

The General Overseer of Dominion Power Assembly International, Apostle Paul Odola, has countered the recent claim by controversial cleric, Pastor Abel Damina of Power City International, that he (Damina) ordained the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, and gave him direction into ministry. Damina had also claimed that he ordained both […] The post Apostle Odola Refutes Damina’s Claim About Ordaining Enenche appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State has explained that the widespread anger and hunger across the country is the main reason for the planned protest. Makinde made this declaration while speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Week, organised by Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII). Recall that August 1 has […] The post August 1: Widespread Anger And Hunger Responsible For Planned Protest – Makinde appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Celine Dion, the world-famous Grammy-winning Canadian singer, has relished her first performance in four years which was at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris, France, on Friday. The 56-year-old ailing singer performed ‘Hymne à l’amour’ by the French singer, Édith Piaf from the base of the Eiffel Tower in what was an instantly iconic moment. […] The post I’m Honoured To Have Performed At Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony – Celine Dion appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Iyabo Ojo, the popular Nollywood actress, has opened up about her struggles as a single mother. The divorced thespian shared that being a single mother hasn’t been easy. READ ALSO: Iyabo Ojo Politicised Mohbad’s Death as Movement Against Naira Marley – Seun KutiIyabo disclosed this while celebrating her son, Festus Ojo’s graduation from a Turkish university on social […] The post It Hasn’t Been Easy – Actress, Iyabo Ojo On Being A Single Mother appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

The Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML) has urged traders and other Market users in the Federal Capital Territory to support its effort and that of the Security Agencies in ensuring that the market is not infiltrated by people of ignoble intentions in the guise of peaceful protests. AMML also warned those who wish to protest […] The post #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Stay Away From Abuja Markets, Management Warns appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

The House of Representatives has announced that it will demand the removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), if what they term the “attempt to sabotage Dangote Refinery” does not cease immediately. The deputy spokesperson of the House, Philip Agbese, stated this while speaking with newsmen […] The post Dangote: We’ll Not Hesitate To Ask For Your Sack – Reps Warn NNPC’s Mele Kyari appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike stated that he has not yet received a formal letter requesting the use of Eagle Square for a planned protest scheduled to begin on August 1. Wike made this announcement on Saturday during a town hall meeting with key stakeholders in the FCT, ahead of […] The post #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: I Have Not Yet Received the Letter for Eagle Square Usage – Wike appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

A former spokesman for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has announced his departure from the party. Okonkwo has also parted ways with former presidential candidate of LP, Peter Obi . READ ALSO: Nigerians Are Planning A Nationwide Protest – Adegboruwa Officially Notifies IGP, Requests Police CoverageIn a statement titled “Political Journey to a […] The post I No Longer Have Confidence In Peter Obi, I Can No Longer Offer 100% Loyalty To Him – Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party And Peter Obi appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Nigerians have faced deepening economic hardship with prices of essential items like garri, beans, yam, and tomatoes rising by over 180 percent in June 2024 compared to the previous year, amidst impending nationwide protests. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its June Selected Food report released on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Joe Biden Has Done […] The post Garri, Beans, Yam, Tomatoes, Other Food Prices Increase By Over 180% – National Bureau of Statistics appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has died. His passing was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late Chief Emmanuel. READ ALSO: Like Sowore, Drop All Treason Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo to Tinubu More details later… READ ALSO: Nnamdi Kanu: We Want Referendum, […] The post Ohanaeze Mourns As President General Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Passes Away At 81 appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Babachir David Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has issued a warning to the Federal Government. He warned the Federal Government against any attempt to arrest the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Gregory Obi, on the alleged sponsorship of the planned nationwide protests by some aggrieved […] The post Protest: Tinubu Is Surrounded By Sycophants, He Must Sack Bayo Onanuga – Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal Warns Tinubu Against Arresting Peter Obi appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Alex Unusual, has fired back at a troll who shamed her for being unmarried.  “Go and marry,” a follower told her, then added that even if she blocks them, they would use a different account to reach her. READ ALSO: EFCC And Cubana Chief Priest To Settle Out Of Court Alex responded: “Your mates are de@d. […] The post “Your Mates Are De@d” – BBNaija’s Alex To Fan Who Shamed Her For Not Being Married appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Meta Finally Lifts Trump’s Remaining Facebook, Instagram Restrictions Meta has lifted all remaining restrictions on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the upcoming Republican convention next week. Nick Clegg, Meta’s global affairs president, announced on Friday that with the Republican and Democratic national conventions approaching and the formal nomination of presidential candidates underway, both parties’ […] The post Meta Finally Lifts Trump’s Remaining Facebook, Instagram Restrictions appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

Napoli Boss Conte Gives Update On Osimhen’s Future At The Club Napoli manager, Antonio Conte, says Victor Osimhen must keep working hard despite his uncertain future at the club. Osimhen had an agreement with Napoli to leave the club this summer. Any potential suitor must pay the €130 million release clause in his contract. At […] The post Napoli Boss Conte Gives Update On Osimhen’s Future At The Club appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

Olamide’s ‘Ikigai’ Debuts At No. 13 On Billboard World Albums Chart Global sensation Olamide’s latest EP, Ikigai (生き甲斐), Vol. 1, has made an impressive debut on the prestigious Billboard World Albums chart, entering at number 13. This latest milestone, shared online on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, solidifies the Nigerian music veteran’s status as a global […] The post Olamide’s ‘Ikigai’ Debuts At No. 13 On Billboard World Albums Chart appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

Dog Eats Flesh Off Girl’s Head, Attacks Owner Trying To Protect Victim In Ibadan Pandemonium broke out in the Adagbada Arola area of Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State, recently after a five year old girl identified as Moridiyat Rauf was att@cked by the dog of an elderly woman she had gone to spend time with. The […] The post Dog Eats Flesh Off Girl’s Head, Attacks Owner Trying To Protect Victim In Ibadan appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

Nigerian Workers Spend 65% Of Salary On Foods – UN The United Nations (UN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to make dedicated budgetary allocation to curb food insecurity. The UN Director of World Food Programme (WFP) Africa Union Global Office, Dr. Hameed Nuru, made the call in Ilọrin, Kwara State capital, on […] The post Nigerian Workers Spend 65% Of Salary On Foods – UN appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

King Charles Appoints Keir Starner As UK Prime Minister The King received in Audience The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new Administration. Sir Keir accepted His Majesty’s offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. See below… The post King Charles Appoints Keir Starner As UK Prime Minister appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

CBN Faults Binance For Carrying Out Banking Services Through Naira P2P In Nigeria CBN faults Binance for carrying out banking services through Naira P2P feature in Nigeria by Nnaemeka Onyekachi Story highlights The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) criticized Binance for unauthorized deposits and withdrawal services, typically reserved for banks and licensed financial institutions. Binance […] The post CBN Faults Binance For Carrying Out Banking Services Through Naira P2P In Nigeria appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

NOUN Scraps Law Programme, Leaves Over 1000 Students’ Career In Jeopardy The National Open University (NOUN) Law students have called out for help over the scrapping of the law programme by the University management, leaving students who are nearing completion of their projects in dilemma. Documents seen by SaharaReporters show that on 25th of January, […] The post NOUN Scraps Law Programme, Leaves Over 1000 Students’ Career In Jeopardy appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

NYSC DG Warns Corps Members Against Posting Camp Activities On Social Media The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has issued a stern warning to corps members against sharing camp activities on social media. During a visit to the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ede, Osun, on Friday, July 5, […] The post NYSC DG Warns Corps Members Against Posting Camp Activities On Social Media appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

Story: News Desk  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed his Executive Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante, as an Ambassador-at-Large. Nana Bediatuo Asante, who has served as the President’s Executive Secretary since 2017, received his new appointment during a ceremony held at the Jubilee House. At this event, President Akufo-Addo also presented credentials to nine newly […]

Source: BBC  After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free.  Mr Assange, 52, was charged with conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.  For years, the US has argued that […]

Story: News Desk  Member of Parliament  (MP) for Ablekuma West constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has condemned the lobbying for the running mate position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the December general elections. In her view, that is very disrespectful as it puts undue pressure and undermines the autonomy of Vice President and flagbearer, Dr […]

Story: News Desk  The Dagbon overlord, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, has urged the two flagbearers of the major political parties, NPP and NDC, to engage in a peaceful campaign free from insults as the 2024 general elections approach.  He emphasised the importance of promoting peaceful elections between Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and John Mahama, both […]

Source: BBC  At least 1,301 people died during Hajj, Saudi Arabia says, mostly unauthorised pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat. This year’s pilgrimage took place during a heatwave, with temperatures at times exceeding 50 C. More than three-quarters of those who died did not have official permits to be there and walked under […]

Story: Business Desk  President Nana Addo Dankwa  Akufo-Addo has instructed the Finance Ministry to disburse ¢1.5 billion to assist customers affected by the banking sector clean-up operation Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam announced this directive over the weekend during a UK Town Hall meeting. Dr Amin Adam emphasised that the President’s directive mandates the disbursement […]

Story: News Desk  The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has dismissed an international arbitration case brought by Micheletti Company Limited against the government of Ghana in May 2023, concerning alleged damages for breach of contract related to the rehabilitation of the Accra Sports Stadium. The ICC Tribunal, composed of President Sadaff Habib and members Shadrack […]